Honda CR-V: Pre-Tow Checklist
When preparing to tow, and before driving away, be sure to check the following:
The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension and the cooling system are in good operating condition.
The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within limits.
The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are secure.
All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your vehicle and the trailer are working properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are properly inflated, and the trailer tires and spare are inflated as recommended by the trailer maker.
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Driving Safely With a Trailer
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will affect your
vehicle’s handling and performance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
For y
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Your vehicle can be towed behind a
motorhome at legal highway speeds
up to 65 mph (100 km/h). Do not
exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Otherwise, severe transmission
damage will occur. To avoid damag
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Shift Lever
Shift Lever Removal
1. Remove the following parts:
Heater control panel
Dashboard center panel
Center lower covers
2. Shift the shift lever into the R position.
3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.
4. Unlock the retainer (A).
5. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A)
counterclockw
Checking Seat Belt Fit
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself:
1. Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
2. Do the child’s knees bend
comfortably over the edge of the
seat?
3. Does the shoulder belt cross
betwe
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